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Recent Examples of ostrich
The footage shows Johnson sticking his hand out of the car and appearing to call the ostrich over as one of his three children leans toward the window.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The ostrich made its way over to the car Johnson was driving, then the bird quickly stuck its head through the window for a peck at Johnson’s arm.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister, was cruising slowly through what appeared to be a wildlife park when, without warning, the ostrich stuck its head through the open driver’s side window to give Mr. Johnson a feisty peck.
—Livia Albeck-Ripka, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Folks don’t follow the ostrich with its head in the sand.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The ostrich made its way over to the car Johnson was driving, then the bird quickly stuck its head through the window for a peck at Johnson’s arm.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister, was cruising slowly through what appeared to be a wildlife park when, without warning, the ostrich stuck its head through the open driver’s side window to give Mr. Johnson a feisty peck.
—Livia Albeck-Ripka, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Folks don’t follow the ostrich with its head in the sand.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
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Visitors can also look for antelope, mule deer, and badgers; harder to spot are coyotes.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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The antelopes are threatened by poaching, hunting and human encroachment.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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No matter how sweet, the little crocodile grows bigger and more difficult to care for.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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There are many differences between alligators and crocodiles.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Potential signs of a snake bite include swelling, bruising, pain, drooling and weakness.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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However, contrary to popular belief, cobras aren’t the fastest strikers in the snake world.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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People get out, there's not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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The 30-square-mile property will be home to 5,000 ICE detainees and is guarded by alligators and pythons.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Public safety should never be a game of political chicken.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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The chicken was very tender, the corn sweet, and the whole dish had great flavor.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
Noun
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As always, Kardashian accessorized the look to perfection, finishing it off with a pair of snakeskin boots and huge, futuristic shield shades (a big celebrity trend of the moment).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Over the weekend, Jenner posted a photo of her long, oval nails to her Instagram Stories, showing off the most incredible tan and black snakeskin manicure.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Its glossy goatskin leather fabrication adds to the sumptuousness of it all.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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Creole chickens weave between our legs, a chunky pig snuffles across the dirt floor, and a dusty ginger cat snoozes on a goatskin chair.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024
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As Washington considered the far-reaching implications for foreign policy, the politics of the moment were equally up in the air as Democrats can’t decide whether to respond with a roar or a whimper to Donald Trump's once-in-a-generation sneak attack.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
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Israel claims its sneak attack on Iran represents a preemptive strike aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities before the country acquires an atomic bomb.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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